Head of legal services Work, Jobs in Glasgow, Sct (with Salaries)

Head of Legal Services
Police Scotland —Glasgow
- £111,164 - £120,906 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Ending Migrant Homelessness
Simon Community Scotland —Glasgow
- £47,567 - £55,817 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
8d
Head of HSE
JamesFisher —Glasgow
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Lawyer
Ministry of Justice —Glasgow
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Head of Engineering
First Bus —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Health & Safety Advisor
Emcor —Glasgow
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
249719-Technical Services Senior Waste Management Officer
NHS Scotland —Airdrie
- £52,845 - £61,466 a year
- Call to connect
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
3d
Legal Advisor - Glasgow
Leyton —Glasgow
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
3d
HR Operations Partner
William Grant & Sons —Cumbernauld
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Lawyer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority —Glasgow
- £58,511 - £65,329 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
4d
Head Housekeeper
Hotelcare —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Assistant Relationship Director
Shawbrook —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Company Secretary Lawyer Corporate Governance
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Travel
Counsel – Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations
BAE Systems —Stirling
- English
- Travel
9d
Residential Conveyancing Senior Associate / Director / Partner
Lindsays —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Head Chef
Farmhouse Inns - BRA_102 —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Legal Counsel, Financing UK, LEGAL – Vice President
BNP Paribas —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Pub & Social - BRA_202 —Kings Park
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head Chef
Sodexo —Hamilton
- £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
9d
Head Chef
Wallace Well Farm —Glasgow
- £38,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d

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Head of Legal Services

Police Scotland -
Glasgow

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Job details

Permanent
£111,164 - £120,906 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Law
Bachelor's degree
Legal drafting
Leadership
Negotiation

Full job description

Head of Legal Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of the service's legal function. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team of solicitors and staff across litigation, operational policing support, and corporate governance at a national scale.

As a key senior leader, you will set direction, strengthen operational delivery, and provide expert counsel and strategic legal advice to the Chief Constable, Senior Management Team, and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). We are looking for a visionary legal professional to drive the continuous improvement of our legal services, support complex organisational risk management, and shape how legal activity reinforces our core values of integrity, fairness, respect, and human rights.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your legal expertise to a complex, high-impact public service organisation. If you are an experienced solicitor with a passion for leadership and transformation, this is a rewarding and impactful role in which to leave your mark while helping to keep people safe.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership and Direction

Initiate and direct the delivery of high-quality legal services across both operational and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with policing plans, governance arrangements, and organisational priorities.
Provide specific, specialist legal advice to the Chief Constable and Executive Team on matters of operational policing, contractual agreements, and complex or high-profile legal issues.

Litigation and Representation

Oversee and monitor the work of an in-house team of solicitors to provide a comprehensive litigation and advice service, representing the Chief Constable and the SPA in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals.
Manage and evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money of all claims and legal services provided by external third-party solicitors and counsel.

Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Attend SPA meetings as the Chief Constable's in-house lawyer, assessing the legal implications of corporate reports and providing dedicated support for major projects, property conveyancing, and contract documents.
Manage and assess legal risk across all areas of managerial responsibility, ensuring compliance and the delivery of Best Value for the legal services department.

Team Management and Professional Development

Direct workload distribution, performance management, and the PDR process for Legal Services staff while overseeing departmental budget preparation.
Ensure compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations and lead the selection, employment, and training of department personnel.

It is expected that you shall:

Be educated to LLB Degree level (Bachelor of Laws) and hold a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.
Possess significant post-qualifying experience as a Scottish solicitor, with proven achievements managing legal work of a complex or important nature at a senior level.
Demonstrate effective managerial and supervisory skills, with a track record of leading a team of solicitors and overseeing departmental performance.
Exhibit exceptional negotiating, drafting, and advocacy skills, with significant experience regarding practice and procedure in the Scottish Civil Courts and Tribunals.
Be available on an on-call basis (24-hour) as and when required to provide urgent legal advice and respond to court Caveats.
Understand that this is a politically restricted post, meaning you may not engage in political activity.

Why join us?

Competitive salary with annual increments
Full-time or part-time shift patterns
28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
Local government pension scheme for long-term security
Ongoing training to develop your skills and maintain CPD compliance
Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application.

In accordance with the Police and Fire Reform [Scotland] Act 2012, this post has been designated as politically restricted or sensitive. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team for further information and guidance if required.

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